Question

How do atoms usually combine?

In a way that increases the number of valence electrons.

In a way that decreases the number of valence electrons.

In a way that makes each atom less stable.

In a way that makes each atom more stable.

Answer 1

D) In a way that makes each atom more stable

Because the whole purpose of combining them is to make them into stable compound.
An atoms attitude is to try and find the most stable atom that he can pair up with. This is what enables us to predict chemical reactions. Its pattern to become stable.

Answer 2

The second one! “ in a way that decreases the number of benece electrons “